Romans 15:30
What does Romans 15:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 15:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 15:30 means
Paul earnestly appeals to the brothers and sisters, by the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of the Spirit, to strive together with him in prayer. Prayer is real partnership in mission—wrestling together before God for gospel success and protection. He invokes the deepest bonds of Christian unity: shared devotion to Christ and the Spirit’s love among them. Even an apostle depends on the intercession of the church. The work is spiritual; therefore the means must be spiritual. Strenuous, united prayer lays hold of God’s help where human plans cannot reach.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Now I make request to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that you will be working together with me in your prayers to God for me;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And I call upon you, brethren, through our Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in the prayers for me unto God,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752I beseech you therefore, brethren, through our Lord Jesus Christ and by the charity of the Holy Ghost, that you help me in your prayers for me to God,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in prayers for me toGod;
Context
After expressing confidence in Christ’s blessing for his visit (v.29), Paul requests prayer (v.30). He grounds the appeal in their common Lord and the Spirit’s love. The next verse (v.31) will specify two requests: deliverance from hostile people in Judæa and acceptance of his service by the saints in Jerusalem. Verse 32 will add the hope of joyful arrival at Rome. The sequence models humble dependence amid bold plans.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Corinthians 1:11
ye also helping together on our behalf by your supplication; that, for the gift bestowed upon us by means of many, thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf.
- Psalms 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God: Thy Spirit is good; Lead me in the land of uprightness.
- 1 Timothy 6:13
I charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession;
- Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as alsoit iswith you;
- Philippians 2:1
If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,
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